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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In the past I had difficulties in buying fertilizer and food for my family but now I have more land, and even planning on planting groundnuts so that I can enjoy the benefits of this money in the future as well
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think that everything that GD does is just ok and it should continue just like that..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent it mostly on farming activities (5 bags of fertilizer), bought 6 bags of groundnuts, bought 2 acres of land
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($389 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Just after i received an SMS that I have received money in my airtel money account i was very happy and i would like to call and talk to the organization top officials to tell them iam happy and they should keep on doing the good work
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before give directly came to my Village i was unable to provide enough food for my children but now its history and all the family members are happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Buyig land where i want build my house and settle with my family , food, clothes for my children and a small business to bring more money on the house is what i have spent the money received from give directly.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means a lot to me. I will use it to start a business of selling. That way I will have a stable source of income to continue supporting my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest during the harvesting season because we have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Finding enough money has been a challenge. I only depend on casual labor so it is difficult to make money everyday.
